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Arteta praises Christos Tzolis after Arsenal debut against Coventry City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:25 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Arteta praises Christos Tzolis after Arsenal debut against Coventry City

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Mikel Arteta praised new signing Christos Tzolis following his debut for Arsenal during the team's 3-0 victory over Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium on August 21, 2026. Although Tzolis did not score, he was influential in attack, creating three chances and assisting in Bukayo Saka's goal. The match marked the start of Arsenal's Premier League title defense. Tzolis joined Arsenal this summer in a £34 million deal from Club Brugge, filling the spot of Leandro Trossard.

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•Arsenal defeated Coventry City 3-0 in the Premier League.
•Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka scored in the first half.
•Martin Odegaard added another goal shortly after halftime.
•Christos Tzolis joined Arsenal this summer for £34 million.
•Mikel Arteta commended Tzolis for his impactful play on debut.

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Mikel Arteta heaped praise on Christos Tzolis after the new Arsenal signing completed an impressive debut against Coventry City on Friday evening. The Gunners kicked off their Premier League title def...
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